To remake or not remake.

Everyone should know by now, the upcoming movie remake "Clash of the Titans" is showing this April.

It is a definitely a must watch and I truly love epic movies.

I have watched Clash of the Titans(1981) many times when i was young and i absolutely love it. I remember watching the movie again and again via video tapes or when it was shown on TV.

Ever since i found out that they are remaking the movie, i felt half-hearted.

Perseus in 1981

Perseus in 2010

Part of me felt excited because it is a remake of one of my favorite movies and that with cool special effects, the movie could be enhanced 80% more and did i mention it is also in 3D!?

 Medusa in 1981

Medusa in 2010

(Is it me or the pic really looks like the game "God of War I"?)

But knowing how certain remakes can be, i am worried that they might butcher the storyline therefore making the movie experience lame.I guess there is only one way to find out, catch the movie and see how it compares. 

I can't wait to see how they remake the other mythical creatures!

Parokya Ni Edgar Live in Singapore

Parokya ni Edgar is a Filipino band that was formed in 1993 by a group of college students. The band is famous and most lauded for its original rock novelty songs and often satirical covers of famous songs. The band has since transcended musical genres, varying styles from one song to another - alternative rock to pop rock, funk to rapcore, and so on - while providing comic relief to their listeners.

[extracted from Wikipedia]

This band is introduced to me by Jhon and i fell in love with their songs ever since. True, i don't understand most of their songs (they have some in English) since i am still not familiar with Tagalog but music itself needs no translation.

When i heard they are coming to Singapore, i can't help but give a girly shriek of delight. They were suppose to come last year to perform with other famous Filipino bands but unfortunately, they didn't due to traveling problems.

We arrived at 6.45pm and Jhon's colleague (on the right) and a bunch of his friends were already inside. He was nice enough to save a spot for us

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 I was probably the only local fan but i really don't give a damn though i got to admit, it sure does feel like i was in the Philippines for that few hours. =P

But i got to admit, i was a tad disappointed that we had to go through 5 opening acts!

First is a local AMATEUR dance act that is just too embarrassing to watch.I got to give it to them that they have the guts to perform due to their obvious lack of talent but it simply too painful to watch. What was hilarious was when some naughty Filipinas shouted for more when they ended. Unfortunately, they didn't switch on their Sarcasm Detector and almost wanted to perform again! Thank God the MC nicely shooed them away.  

Second, a band that had won some sort of a Filipino talent show (like American Idol but only Parokya Ni Edgar songs). They are not bad, singing songs from Red Hot Chili Peppers etc but too bad they have some problems with the instrument problems that kinda ruined it.

Third, i called them the Cellulite group because of obvious reasons to the lady in shorts. Okay, its not THAT bad but that is the first thing i see. What is bad than cellulite on stage? Boring songs. I was so bored that i was stuffing myself with Potato wedges and getting sleepy. Honest. 

Fourth, the guy with the deep voice. I kinda like this band especially that they are singing songs acoustically from Dishwalla which brought me memories. Sadly, they butchered the electric guitar part of Audioslave - Like a Stone since they only had acoustic instruments. It was really disappointing because i thought they really did awesome with the song.

Last opening act is, i believe, is a local band. Spora-(spell?).They really brought the house down with hardcore songs from Megadeth etc. Nuff' said.

And finally, the group that we had been waiting for, Parokya Ni Edgar. I had high expectations from them and they hit it. I was also glad that they sang most of their old songs which i knew the most and i love it they are as naughty and playful as their songs.

Always willing to pose for the camera.

The O_O look

The lead singer said something in the lines of "I love you, bro" and the crowd asked him to kiss his mate. haha

Being naughty and this is actually nothing compared to one part where he dropped his pants to show his boxes while singing "Don't touch my birdie"

The D= look

This is real funny too. They are posing yet again but this time pretending to sing so that everyone could get a good picture. hahhaha!

I really enjoyed their performance though i wished they had sang "Minamahal kita" which is a special song for me and Jhon. Other than that, it was totally AWESOME!!!

I want more!!

By the way, a couple of old songs for you to listen. =P

Don't Touch My Birdie - its hilarious that he sang so seriously!



Buloy - kinda sad song about his friend committing suicide because he was depressed. Ironically, when they wrote this song, they just put his name for fun but turns out to be true. =(

Bad Friday

Though it is not the worst day i ever had but nobody likes a bad day right?

The whole day it already seems that i felt that i am like a fully stretched rubber band just waiting for that perfect moment to snap.

Sure i try to be positive and try to chill but things just won't go smoothly. Two prominent happenings would be..

When Jhon dropped his Ray Ban sunglasses (original and a birthday gift from me) at East Point Mall when he tried to hang it on his shirt. As soon as he was about to pick it up, a lady accidentally kicked it! It's ok, an accident right? but she kicked it THE SECOND TIME and it flew another 1 meter away! Wtf? She was wearing slippers, how can she not noticed that she kicked something out of nowhere?

Out of anger, i shouted "OI!" at her when i saw she kicked it the second time. I was afraid that due to her ignorant stupidity, she would kick it again. If i didn't shouted at her, she wouldn't stop at her tracks and noticed what the hell she was kicking! Damn pissed but luckily the sunglasses seems to be in an okay condition.

The other one is regarding work. Currently, i am busy helping with tender submissions (i am in the construction industry) and i dutifully prepared all the standard work of printing and putting the reports together(including 2 copies of 4 volumes). Technically, i completed everything i need to do, all what is remaining is on my co-worker's side.

At the last minute, they told me, they made some design changes and need to revise ALL the method statements, etc; meaning, i have to REPRINT everything. Submission date & time is Monday at 4pm.I checked my work and i can do all that on Monday morning so its not an issue.

BUT! they are throwing ideas about how WE need to do over time tonight and probably Saturday. Wtf? Why would i OT to do just printing? I have done everything, all they have to do is print and replace. They need my help for THAT? serious?

10 minutes before knock off time, another irritating person comes over and sat on MY desk to talk to my co-worker who is sitting BEHIND me! i was damn irritated that i stormed off to Jhon's table to chill. When i came back, he was gone but i received an email from my other co-worker.

She wrote:

"Do u know that that auntie behind u told our friend that she is very busy with the tender. Only done by her and Teresa. U only help in minor role only. Wow, like that also got to cheek to say she very busy! Did she help in the submission?

 

One thing I know, she is very busy in. busy in talking and talking. Haha……"

 Minor role huh? If it is such a fucking minor thing, why the fuck they need my fucking help?

I know they are doing the costings and measurements and i just did preparation of submission but its damn tedious to get all the information together ok? Like i said, if its damn easy, why do they need and insist for my help? 

And yes, the woman does talk ALOT. She has so many stories and always eavesdrop on people. Jhon and I calls her the Chatterbox. Damn irritated! Eventually, i just went home after the Project Manager agreed that i could just do the printing on Monday morning. HAH! 

I later found out that the Chatterbox did not want to OT either but when she asked if she could go home, she was ignored. BWAHAHA! 

sighs

Actually, i lied, there is another bad prominent thing that happened but i don't want to talk about it. It's too personal but let's say despite my celebratory escape from OT, the day didn't officially end well.

Thank God a day has only 24hours and about 1/4 of it is spent sleeping. 

I hope tomorrow is a better day.

Meccano Plane

My plane is finally finished since i last touched it. 

Been digressing for weeks but i finally managed to complete it. 

So happy with it!

See how small it looks in Jhon's hands but its quite a size.

The perfect time to eat an ice cream is....

....when it is raining.

It has been raining cats and dogs over the weekend and have been have this crazy craving for ice creams. Just like Jhon, i am sure you question why would i crave for ice cream when it is already cold and the last thing people would think of is ice cream.

My logic is that because ice cream do not melt as fast in cold weather. =D

Everyone loves a cold ice cream in hot & humid Singapore but i hate it when it melts too quickly and most likely to stain my clothes.(you see, i am a very messy eater) The fact that i like to indulge and eat my ice creams slowly does not help either.

Many years back, i watched a kid ate her ice cream during winter on TV and i was crazy jealous because she can take as much time she can eating that ice cream.haha i know, its crazy but that is how i think.

Anyways, sorry for the lack of blog entries. If it makes any difference, i didn't tweet as much either ever since i got sick the THIRD time with fever. I think the fever got into my brain or something but i am sure i will bounce back sooner or later.

Till next time, don't give up on me yet. I got plenty up my sleeves. ;)

One of the things you do when you are bored.

This was forwarded to me via email at work. It is just too cute that i got to share. =D

"Interesting" People You Can Find At Concerts

I have been to countless of concerts/showcases since I embraced this lifestyle since I was 16 and almost every concert, you can find similar types of people. They can be weird, they can be funny but they are sure entertaining especially while waiting in line or for the performance to start.

Live photos are taken from BSB concert and thanks to my sis for the idea. Haha

The Who-Thinks-She-Is-Going-Clubbing: She must have been drunk and randomly joined the queue or something and usually fail in the face as in no makeup/with glasses.

The Gays: I am not talking about the cool gays either. It’s the young amateur gays that even put Kurt from Glee to shame.

The Ah Pek (old uncles): You wonder if they attend because of some contest that they have won OR are really interested in the show OR perverts when they stuck out like a sore thumb among hordes of screaming teenagers.

The Loners: I got to respect these guys. They attend concerts ALONE! I can never do that!

The Attention Seekers: They talk loudly, mostly I noticed are non-locals and even if they are, they have this failed slang and the boast almost about everything. 

The Odd Ball: Specifically, my sis and I ALWAYS see this guy at every concert/showcase/shindig many years back. Nothing special? He wears the glittering Michael Jackson Glove ALL THE TIME.

The Sugar Daddy: She is young; He is clearly not the father, nor an uncle. They both look uppity and OMG! She just lovingly stroked his face!!

The Mushy Couple: Can’t take their hands off each other and MUST wear couple clothes. Kissing is most likely to happen.

The Almost Sluts: They flirt & try to charm with the security guards and whoever is working there so  they can cut queue/get their friends without tickets in/find out the hotels of the performers. Sick! Remember, these are usually pre-teens ok!

and after the event, while waiting for a cab to go home, you will meet people like this.

 

This happened to us right after the BSB concert. We have been waiting for a cab for a good 10 minutes and they appear out of nowhere, stood infront of us and flailed for the on coming available cab!! I said loudly, "EH? EXCUSE ME?!?"

The girl just gave her stupid smile while walking towards the cab. The cab rejected him (and us) because he was heading to the opposite direction. Despite the fact that they were acknowledged of the lack of common courtesy, they still stood in front of us! The guy even tried to stand in front of my sis who was waiting at the other corner of the road and try to steal the available cab once again!!

All this while, they both give their idiotic smiles so what i did, i took a picture! =D In the end, they gave up when i told my sis i know a "secret spot" to get a cab which i don't. hahaha
But seriously man! the last time i had to deal this kind of nonsense situation was when i was in primary school! 

Kinda went sidetracked so there so there you go, different types of "interesting" people you can meet/see.

Pills Galore but...

As some of you know, i have been very sick.

In just one week, i have managed to get almost every basic virus.

I have gotten the flu, sore throat, headaches, dizziness and coughing. My latest would be the stomach flu or something because if i am not vomiting, i am pooping!

Here are the medicines i manage to accumulate in the week. Look at the wonderful colors! I feel like an old woman taking her old-people-illness pills.

Fret not, i am not taking all of them at once. At the moment, i am taking Anti-dizzy pills, anti-vomit, cough syrup and two types of diarrhea medicines.

The worst to consume is this diarrhea drink!! It comes in a satchel and you are suppose to mix it with half a glass of water and to be constantly stirred. It  tastes okay at first but its the AFTER taste.... IT TASTES LIKE POWDERED PLASTIC! urgh!!

I was also on a liquid diet yesterday till 12am as per doctor's advised which sucks because mom cook Curry Fish with great looking Fried Chicken. *sighs*

The good news is that i am feeling better today, just drowsy from the medicines.

The GREAT news is that I won Alice in Wonderland Gala Premiere Movie Tickets!

 

Courtesy of Nuffnang because of my Alice in Wonderland's favorite character post and it is tonight. Thank God i am feeling better because i can't wait to watch the movie. Weee...